This Creative Drawing Exercise Will Change How You Use References

[@therealjoal]

Ok, that working on low contrast tones in the early part so the piece still feels adjustable or workable is a revelation to me. Thanks for putting up free content fpr those of us who cant pay for your lessons.

[@BobbyChiu]

So glad that tip was helpful to you! Try it out in your own work😊😊😊 ~S

[@linzertube]

Bobby, your drawings have warmth and your characters have depth. It feels like your characters have lived and suffered. There’s a knowing in their eyes, and, you draw imperfections and wear on their bodies and clothing but, you temper that with utterly adorable expressions, like on this rider. The flamingo-raptor-type creature also has intelligence and humour in his expression. I like your work a lot.👏🤩

[@BobbyChiu]

Bobby never misses when it comes to creating interesting characters with tons of personality! (And somehow he makes it look EASY!🤯) Thanks so much for the kind comment😊😊😊 ~S

[@Gashren]

This is awesome piece of advice! Thank you!

[@nicoleferris4891]

Wonderful information, thank you Bobby!

[@viktortitov]

Really cool exercise Bobby ! you are great

[@sahilsen]

Really enjoyed this practical way to incorporate reference with clear intention into my work. Thanks

[@Sketching4Sanity]

Much Love and thankx!

[@hudaambani9277]

I like your way of drawing, it is an inspiration

[@darkvvulf]

I appreciate how succinct this video is while still packed with some great thoughts

[@Leonsjourney]

This was great, Bobby - Thank you for the insight. I love simple yet, super effective exercises like this.

[@brunomedeiros4533]

Bobby, i would love to play a fantasy adventure/exploration game with those awesome characters and creatures you create and thank you for the hints!

[@heshankolitha]

what a great video to start the day with. Thank you Bobby

[@evikapitali1495]

Very beautiful art piece and that's the way to go about references. Bobby is giving great example!

[@borysencos899811]

Thank you so much for sharing your thought process! It makes me understand and analyze everything so much more!

[@fictionvision]

Really valuable tips in this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@shawnburke4347]

thanks

[@benwazo4633]

Cool creative and fun way to use reference! And coloring progressively from dark to higher contrast thats such a good tip, thanks!

[@jamtronart]

Thx for sharing process and great advice :)

[@rathodmukendra8924]

Awesome!

[@catsrup123]

thank you, this helped me alot

[@BobbyChiu]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!😊 ~S

[@commonwunder]

Whatever it is that you've created, if it were real... it would fall over.

[@sudhanshujaiswal9464]

Hi iwana talk

[@dimifisher]

I love this, usually i tend to be somewhere in the middle, i will use reference if i believe i need it for inspiration or anything, but sometimes i may not use anything at all which i don't think is bad either

[@BobbyChiu]

For sure! There are lots of artists who don't use reference at all and draw straight from their imaginations. Nothing wrong with that! Hope you still give this exercise a try and give combining references with your imagination a shot😊 ~S